NGOs, activists for bringing political parties in RTI ambit

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 23:14

Several NGOs and RTI activists supported bringing political parties in the ambit of the transparency law.

RTI activists petition Goa governor against Parrikar

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 15:30

A group of Right to Information activists on Tuesday petitioned Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo.

Those spending beyond capacity for RTI may face I-T: Goa CM

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 11:53

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that cases where people are found spending money disproportionate to their known sources of earning, to procure information under the Act, shall be referred to Income Tax department.

AP: RTI activists slam selection of RTI Commission

Last Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012, 20:04

Finding fault with selection of Information Commissioners in Andhra Pradesh, RTI activists have urged the Governor to reject the names recommended by a panel, contenting that these people have actively participated in politics.

Protect RTI activists’ life: CIC to state govts

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 21:44

Concerned over a string of attacks on RTI activists, the CIC asked state govts to take urgent steps to safeguard the life of information seekers.

Will raise RTI activists` murders issue: Varun

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 15:20

Varun pledged support to activist Anna Hazare, saying the Gandhian`s campaign was "to save the country."

`Twelve RTI activists killed since last year`

Last Updated: Friday, September 2, 2011, 22:01

At least 12 Right to Information (RTI) activists have been killed in the line of duty since last year - the latest victim being Shehla Masood of Bhopal whose death has raised a huge furore - a report said Friday.

Case against three for `illegal` appointment

Last Updated: Saturday, August 27, 2011, 13:13

All Arunachal Pradesh RTI Activists Organization accused three ministers of misusing their official power.

Gujarat RTI activists decide to form union

Last Updated: Sunday, July 24, 2011, 16:10

Expressing concern over their safety and Gujarat government`s `pathetic` approach in the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) act.

Constitute committee on pattern of Lokpal panel: RTI activists

Last Updated: Friday, April 22, 2011, 13:39

RTI activists in Jammu and Kashmir are demanding constitution of a committee on the pattern of Lokpal bill panel to recommend changes in various legislations for rooting out corruption from the state.

RTI activists attacked in Maharashtra

Last Updated: Monday, April 18, 2011, 22:51

Three RTI activists were attacked allegedly by a members of a political party at Phaltan taluka in Satara, seriously injuring one.

PPP entities should be under RTI ambit: Activists

Last Updated: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 00:46

A week after the Planning Commission rejected its proposal, the third National RTI Convention here today said that all PPP entities, political parties, trade unions and NGOs should be brought under the purview of the RTI Act.